Signed from Frickley Colliery
in November 1966, Ashmore was a central defender who enjoyed few
first team opportunities. He made his debut in April 1967 in a team
already condemned to relegation to Division Four and after one further
appearance he was discarded. His opportunity arose the following
season when he was picked for the home game with Chester, but he
was substituted in a 0-0 draw. Although a regular member of the
reserve side, Ashmore was released at the end of the 1967-68 season.